The sports industry continued to evolve in 2024, presenting new challenges and opportunities for venues, teams, athletes, corporate sponsors, and fans....more
4/30/2025
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Athletes ,
Data Privacy ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Media ,
Name and Likeness ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sponsorship Agreements ,
Sports ,
Sports Betting
The US Copyright Office recently released Part 2 of its Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Report, addressing the copyrightability of outputs generated from artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This report is the second...more
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at a rapid pace, even the most sophisticated general counsel (GC) and in-house legal teams will be hard pressed to keep up with the evolving legal landscape....more
2/6/2025
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Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Open Source Software ,
Patents ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Management ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Transparency
The parents of two Texas children recently brought a lawsuit against Character Technologies, Inc., alleging that its chatbot, Character.AI, encouraged self-harm, violence, and provided sexual content to their children. They...more
The US Senate’s Bipartisan AI Policy Roadmap is a highly anticipated document expected to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States over the next decade. This comprehensive guide, which complements...more
5/20/2024
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Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investigations ,
Investment ,
Liability ,
Machine Learning ,
Name and Likeness ,
Privacy Laws ,
Research and Development ,
Transparency
As 2024 gets underway, the nonprofit sector will continue to face new challenges in addition to grappling with ongoing challenges that continue to impact the sector. Our interdisciplinary team, serving thousands of nonprofits...more
3/5/2024
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501(c)(4) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Compliance ,
Crowdfunding ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fundraisers ,
Independent Contractors ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IRS ,
Liability ,
Machine Learning ,
NAICS ,
Nonprofits ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
SNDAs ,
Tax Exemptions
2023 was a pivotal year for the emerging companies, creating new categories of winners and losers across the board. Emerging companies incorporating artificial intelligence or that have clear line of sight to positive cash...more
2/20/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Executives ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Down Rounds ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Emerging Growth Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Estate Planning ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financing ,
FinCEN ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Funding ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Proposed Rules ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Social Media ,
Startups ,
The Copyright Act ,
Venture Capital ,
Wage and Hour ,
Websites
As we enter into this second full year of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a clear understanding of the technology and its legal implications becomes crucial for every General Counsel (GC).
From understanding...more
2/6/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright Office ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Fair Use ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
FinCEN ,
Information Technology ,
Infrastructure ,
Infringement ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
License Agreements ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management ,
Software ,
Startups ,
State Labor Laws ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury
For better or worse, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users,...more
1/4/2024
/ Applications ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
College Admissions ,
Copyright ,
Grants ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Patents ,
Professors ,
Remote Learning ,
Research and Development ,
Students ,
Teachers ,
Universities
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an expansive Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to establish standards for AI technology to...more
11/8/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Education ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Executive Orders ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
For better or worse, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users,...more
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
8/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biometric Information ,
Clean Energy ,
Clinical Trials ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Diagnostic Imaging Services ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Distribution Rules ,
Driverless Cars ,
Energy Sector ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Ethics ,
Family Offices ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Fashion Industry ,
Fraud and Abuse ,
Greenwashing ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Regulations ,
Life Sciences ,
Logistics ,
Long-Term Care ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Research ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Retailers ,
Software ,
Sports ,
Sports Betting ,
Technology Sector ,
Vehicle Navigation Systems
For better or worse, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Retail and fashion companies that fail to embrace AI likely risk losing their current market share or, worse,...more
8/17/2023
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compensation ,
Confidential Information ,
Data Security ,
Distribution Rules ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Ethics ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Open Source Software ,
Reliability Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Software
For better or worse, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making...more
7/24/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Confidential Information ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
Copyright Office ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
Fair Compensation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Open Source Software ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Software ,
Supply Chain ,
User-Generated Content
For better or worse, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making...more
7/20/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bots ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Long-Term Care ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Senior Housing ,
Technology ,
Unions
In a putative class action filed on June 28, 2023, in the Northern District of California, and in other similar cases, plaintiffs allege that OpenAI, Microsoft, and their respective affiliates violated the privacy rights of...more
7/18/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Model ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Getty Images ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Open Source Software ,
Privacy Laws ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Software ,
User-Generated Content ,
Web Scraping
For better or worse, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making...more
6/13/2023
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Compensation ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Data Security ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Open Source Software ,
Popular ,
Reliability Standards ,
Software
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing...more
6/8/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Fair Compensation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Reliability Standards ,
Software Developers ,
Trade Associations ,
User-Generated Content
With the US Copyright Office (USCO) continuing their stance that protection only extends to human authorship, what will this mean for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated works — and artists — in the future?
Almost...more
The Metaverse is a minefield for intellectual property (IP) owners. Many of the threats to IP will be familiar — such as unauthorized use of trademarks, copying of content, and misuse of name/image/likeness. However, the best...more
Buying a car has evolved from the days of brick and mortar dealerships to e-commerce, where consumers can select their preferred dealer, reserve, order, finance, and purchase a new or used vehicle in a seamless transaction....more
7/6/2022
/ Augmented Reality ,
Blockchain ,
Class Action ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IRS ,
Metaverse ,
Popular ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Virtual Reality
Many brands have taken steps to proactively protect their intellectual property rights for use in connection with metaverse-related goods and services. This may include filing new trademark registrations or purchasing...more
Non-Fungible Trademark Infringement or Nominative Fair Use Token? Nike -v- StockX Duel Is on Pace To Shape the Future of the Metaverse
Nike, Inc. has filed a federal complaint against StockX, LLC, an online resale...more
The fashion industry is known for taking creative risks, so it is understandable that the industry is taking its next steps—literally—out of this world. Big name labels and innovative fashion start-ups are setting their...more